Dehydroepiandrosterone and Insomnia: What Users Say

• GLA...
• December 24, 2019

For Dyspareunia "I'm only 45 and started having what at first seemed like a cross between a UTI and a yeast infection, but I was having no discharge. Soon after, I started having a constant pain, like everything down there was heavy, fatigued, and wanted to fall out. I also had no energy. My general practitioner tested for both UTI and yeast. Both were negative. After the exam, she said that she felt that my symptoms were related to starting menopause. My Ob/Gyn ran my annual labs plus tested my hormone levels, but she felt that I was too young for it to be that. Well, she was mistaken. She started me on Intrarosa 2 weeks ago, and in only a few days, most of the symptoms were gone. I can still feel a light burning sensation first thing in the morning, but it only lasts a short while and is very mild. But I didn't expect my body to heal completely in 2 weeks. I haven't had any of the side effects mentioned in other reviews, such as leaking, hair loss, or trouble sleeping."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2020

For Dyspareunia "Previously posted after 2 days of usage (on 2020-09-06) and thought this was working great. Have since experienced headaches, stomach aches including heartburn and severe belching, hot flushes, and insomnia. These symptoms come on immediately upon insertion and slowly resolve by morning, so it's clearly the effects of the DHEA. I thought it would only act locally on the vulva and vaginal tissue, but that's clearly not the case. I have stopped using."

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2022

For Dyspareunia "I am 63 years old. I read the reviews before using and thought I would try it for vaginal atrophy, low libido, and bladder pain, but no UTI. The first few nights I had insomnia, and my doc said my body had to get used to it. The first 30 days brought relief from dryness and no more bladder pain. Into the second month, I gained 6 pounds and had to wear a larger bra due to swollen and tender breasts and larger underpants due to bloating that made me look 5 months pregnant! My hair was falling out, and I was exhausted all the time. I quit at the end of 3 weeks into my second month and had withdrawal symptoms. I have always been sensitive to hormone therapy but thought I would try it since my doc said I would probably not experience any side effects. I finally feel like myself again and am in my smaller size underwear. Never experienced any increase in libido. I’d caution anyone who is sensitive to hormone therapy to think twice before taking this-wish I had."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2023

For Dyspareunia "First night taking Intrarosa, I experienced insomnia, then abdominal cramping around 3 or 4 a.m. Thought maybe I had a stomach flu, but felt better later in the morning. Second night, insomnia again, and woke up at 4 a.m. with severe abdominal cramps… like I was in labor. Pain was so intense I considered going to the hospital, but got better later in the morning. Also had some mild bleeding and decided this was definitely not for me. Stopped taking this, and symptoms went away. Didn’t see any of these symptoms listed as side effects of this drug, but was relieved to see others on this thread experienced the same. Also, expensive."

• Daw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2025

For Dyspareunia "Fabulous! Within two weeks, this completely changed everything back to normal. This also helped hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep! I’m so thankful! 10/10. I used the manufacturer's coupon to get it to $87 per month."